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Question

I searched the website and I couldn't find a comprehensive guide on the laws of shemitah for the private garden. Does such a guide exist? I'd appreciate the link.

Answer

Rabbi David Eigner

For a concise overview on gardening guidelines for the shemitah year, see here and here.

For our comprehensive guide (22 pages) for tending to private and public gardens, click here. It includes guidelines on necessary preparations ahead of shemitah and guidelines for garden maintenance during the shemitah year.